The Buchen East Africa Zoological Expedition (1952), collected material for study research and a habitat group exhibition of African marsh birds. One hundred and eighty-nine bird skins and sixteen nests were collected, together with photographic studies for the background and foreground, papyrus to reproduce the vegetation, and other accessory material to construct the Marsh Birds diorama exhibition. The expedition was financed and led by Walther Buchen, Field Museum Trustee, of Winnetka, Illinois. Camera and film provided by Walther Buchen. Filmed by Ronald Lambert. This film is edited from a full version that depicts donor participation, expedition activities, and the diorama construction. To see the full version
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Identified Individuals and their associated departments include:
Carl W. Cotton, Zoology Taxidermist
Celestino Kalinowski, Zoology Assistant Taxidermist
Ronald J. Lambert, Zoology Taxidermist
Gustav. A, Noren, Maintenance
Austin L. Rand, Curator of Birds
James R. Shouba, Maintenance
Douglas E. Tibbitts, Photography and Illustration